Which of the following is a valid conclusion to draw about the ways in which immigrants adjusted to urban life in their new society?
A) Skilled workers and immigrants familiar with Anglo-American customs had relatively few problems adjusting, but for others, adjusting was difficult.
B) Immigrants had little desire to become Americanized.
C) Immigrants came to the United States to try to become like Americans.
D) Immigrants were ashamed of their native culture.
E) The dominant American culture made assimilation impossible.
A
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